2016 MAZDA MX5 MIATA Owners Manual

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Bluetooth®
NOTE
 When the OS of the device is updated, the pairing information may be del\
eted. If this
happens, reprogram the pairing information to the Bluetooth® unit. If you pair your phone which has already been paired to your vehicle more than once in
the past, you need to delete “Mazda” on your mobile device. Then, \
execute the Bluetooth®
search on your mobile device once again, and pair to a newly detected “Ma\
zda”.
 Before you pair your device, make sure that Bluetooth® is “ON”, both on your phone and
on the vehicle.
Voice recognition related problems
Symptom CauseSolution method
Poor voice recognition
Excessive, slow speech. Excessive, forceful speech (shouting).
Speaking before the beep sound has ended.
Loud noise (speaking or noise from outside/inside vehicle).
Airflow from A/C is blowing against the microphone.
Speaking in off-standard expressions (dialect). Regarding the causes indicated
on the left, be careful with how
you speak. In addition, when
numbers are spoken in a sequence,
recognition ability will improve
if no stop is placed between the
numbers.
False recognition of numbers
Poor voice recognition
There is a malfunction in the
microphone.A poor connection or malfunction
with the microphone may have
occurred. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Phone-related voice recognition is
disabled There is a problem with the
connection between the Bluetooth
®
unit and the device. If there is any malfunction after
checking the pairing situation, check
for device pairing or connection
problems.
Names in the phonebook are not
easily recognized The Bluetooth
® system is under a
condition in which recognition is
difficult. By carrying out the following
measures, the rate of recognition
will improve.Clear memory from the phonebook
which is not used very often.
Avoid shortened names, use full names. (Recognition improves the
longer the name is. By not using
names such as “Mom”, “Dad”,
recognition will improve.)
When operating the audio, a song
name is not recognized Song names cannot be recognized
by voice.
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You want to skip guidance —Guidance can be skipped by quickly
pressing and releasing the Talk
button.
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Regarding problems with calls
SymptomCauseSolution method
When starting a call, vehicle noise
from the other party can be heard For about three seconds after
starting a call, the Bluetooth
®
unit's Noise Suppression function
requires time to adapt to the call
environment. This does not indicate a problem
with the device.
The other party cannot be heard or
the speaker's voice is quiet The volume is set at zero or low.
Increase the volume.
Other problems
Symptom CauseSolution method
The indication for the remaining
battery is different between the
vehicle and the device The indication method is different
between the vehicle and the device.
—
When a call is made from the
vehicle, the telephone number is
updated in the incoming/outgoing
call record but the name does not
appear The number has not been registered
into the phonebook.If the number has been registered
into the phonebook, the incoming/
outgoing call record is updated by
the name in the phonebook when the
engine is restarted.
The cell phone does not synchronize
with the vehicle regarding the
incoming/outgoing call record Some types of cell phones do not
synchronize automatically.
Operate the cell phone for
synchronization.
It takes a long time to complete the
function for changing the language A maximum of 60 seconds is
required.
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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front.
Vanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
Interior Lights
Overhead Light
Switch
Position Overhead Light
Light off
Light is on when any door is openLight is on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
Light on
Trunk Light
The trunk light is on when the lid is open
and off when it's closed.
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the trunk open
for a long period when the engine is not
running.
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Illuminated Entry System
The overhead light turns on when any
of the following operations is done with
the overhead light switch in the DOOR
position and the ignition switched off.
 Turn on for about 30 seconds when the
driver's door is unlocked. Turn on for about 15 seconds when a
door is opened with a key left in the
vehicle and then the door is closed.
 Turn on for about 5 seconds when a
door is opened from the outside with a
key being carried and then the door is
closed.
The overhead light turns on for about 15
seconds when the ignition is switched
off with the overhead light switch in the
DOOR position.
The overhead light turns off immediately
in the following cases:
 The ignition is switched on and both
doors are closed. The driver's door is locked.
NOTE
 Battery saver
If any door is left open with the
overhead light switch in the DOOR
position, or the trunk lid is left open,
the overhead light or trunk light turns
off after about 30 minutes to prevent
battery depletion.
 To prevent battery depletion, if the
interior lights remain turned on (the
interior light switch is in the ON
position), they turn off automatically
under the following conditions:
 No operations are done for about 30
minutes after the ignition is switched
off.
 When the LOCK button on the key
is pressed or the request switch
is pressed to lock the doors on
vehicles with the advanced keyless
function after the ignition is switched
off (interior lights turn off a few
seconds).
In addition, if the following operations
are performed after turning the interior
lights off, they will turn on again.
 The ignition is switched to a position
other than OFF. A door is opened. A door is unlocked.
 The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
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Accessory Sockets
The accessory socket is located deep in the
back of the footwell on the passenger side.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.
CAUTION
 To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
 Do not use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). Do not use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
 Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into
the accessory socket.
 Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket. Do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket.
 Noise may occur on the audio playback
depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket.
 Depending on the device connected
to the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected,
which could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem
is resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the
problem is not resolved, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the socket for long periods with the
engine off or idling.
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Cup Holder
WARNING
Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the
contents spill, you could be scalded.
Do not put anything other than plastic bottles, cups or drink cans in cup holders: Putting objects other than plastic bottles, cups or drink cans in a cup holder is dangerous.
During sudden braking or maneuvering, occupants could be hit and injured, or objects
could be thrown around the vehicle, causing interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a cup holder for plastic bottles, cups or drink cans.
CAUTION
 Do not place plastic bottles without caps in the cup holders. Otherwise, the contents may
spill while the vehicle is being driven.  Do not place excessive weight on the cup holders such as by resting your hands or elbows
on them. Otherwise, the cup holders could be damaged.  If a passenger is present, install the front cup holder to the rear console. Otherwise, a knee
might hit it and cause the contents to spill.
Front cup holder
Rear cup holder
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Removing cup holders
Use both hands when removing the cup holder.
Installing cup holders
CAUTION
When installing a cup holder, insert it all the way into the installation hole and make sure
that it is secured in place. Otherwise, the cup holder may fall off while the vehicle is being
driven and cause the beverage to spill.
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NOTE
 The front cup holder can be removed and installed to the rear console.

 The rear cup holder is designed for use on the rear console and cannot be installed to the
front side.

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